Killing time should be a piece of cake with all the Internet has to offer – really, it’s inconceivable that you might be at a loss for something to do. That does not mean watching cat videos or playing flash …

Phone call scams are becoming an epidemic. The phone rings and, upon answering, the caller promptly identifies himself/herself and often claims to work with a prominent organization, such as Microsoft – all of which is bogus. However, some of the …

We know sys admins love gadgets, and have therefore compiled a list of some really sweet gadgets, gizmos, tools and other neat stuff that would definitely come in handy. These are tangible devices, not software or websites. So if you’re …

Windows Server 2012, the latest addition to the Microsoft Server operating system line up, was launched recently and with all the hype I just had to give it a spin.  In most cases, changes to server operating systems are hidden …

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a term used to describe employees who take their own portable device (e.g. iPhones, iPads and laptops) to the workplace with the intention of accessing firm resources to carry out their everyday jobs. The …

A SysAdmin has an almost endless list of tasks they must complete on a regular basis. Some are so routine that they can be done while multitasking, others require careful attention to detail and a laser-like focus to ensure that …

I came across two stories recently that made me wonder what the outcome would be if they were seen in parallel. The first, reported by Wired.com, showed how, despite being repeatedly told about the importance of security, people seem to …

Windows PowerShell is a powerful (no pun intended!) command line scripting language built on top of the .NET framework. Version 2.0 of Windows PowerShell comes installed by default with Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2. On older platforms, it is …

The two most common actions after companies had a security incident are patching of vulnerable software (62.3%) and the patching or remediation of vulnerable hardware or infrastructure (49.3%), according to the CSI Computer Crime and Security Survey. Would-be exploiters rely …

Happy SysAdmins Day! Around the world, the last Friday in July is known (at least by some) as SysAdmin Day. The idea is that on this day, we show our appreciation to SysAdmins for the tireless, never-ending work that they …